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Kotori Упаковка для оберегу by Shun Kudo

Kotori Упаковка для оберегу by Shun Kudo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Бронзова нагорода A' Design Award in Дизайн упаковки Competition Category.


БронзаУпаковка· 2023

Kotori Упаковка для оберегу

by Shun Kudo

Client: Kotori

Бронзова нагорода A' Design Award Winner in Упаковка Category

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The Design

About Kotori Упаковка для оберегу

Котори — це дизайн упаковки для японського оберегу, що несе особисте послання. Назва Котори поєднує японські слова Котоба, що означає слово, та Омаморі, що означає оберіг. Символ птаха уособлює поштового голуба, який доставляє та оберігає послання. Мішечок для оберегу виготовлений з парчі Нішіджін, витканої в Кіото. Мішечок розташований у скриньці з деревини павловнії, вистеленій дерев'яною подушкою, схожою на солому, що нагадує пташине гніздо, а скринька закривається оригінальною стрічкою. Невелика листівка містить написані слова.

The Recognition

About the Бронзова нагорода A' Design Award

Kotori Упаковка для оберегу є переможцем Бронзової нагороди A' Design Award — надзвичайно престижного визнання, що присуджується видатним дизайнам, які вирізняються креативністю, винахідливістю та кмітливістю. Переможці Бронзової нагороди — це вкрай вправні та вражаюче креативні артефакти, що засвідчують великий досвід, уяву та знахідливість своїх дизайнерів. Очікується, що Kotori Упаковка для оберегу буде високо цінованим, улюбленим і обожнюваним об'єктом, помітно професійним та інноваційним. Цей дизайн-переможець Бронзової нагороди A' Design Award втілює найкращі практики в мистецтві, науці, дизайні й технологіях і чудовий своєю увагою до деталей. Kotori Упаковка для оберегу чудово задовольняє потреби, торкається бажань, зачаровує почуття та привертає цікавість.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
I believe that "words" received from a loved one are like a good luck charm. When you feel down, when you are hurt, when you want to cry, when you need someone's support, just remembering a word from a loved one is enough to encourage you. We have created a product that allows you to feel the presence of your loved ones right next to you at any time by using their words as a charm.
Dimensions & Packaging
Japanese Charm
(W40mm x H80mm)
KOTORI's main bag for charm. The fabric is woven in Nishijin, Kyoto.
Outer box
(W63mm x H104mm x D35mm)
A paulownia wood box in which the charm bag is stored. The paulownia box is fastened with KOTORI's original obi.
Letter Card
(W29mm x H45mm)
(W29mm x H45mm) A form and card for writing a message.
Tags
Japanese Charm, Package, Letter Set,
Production Technology
The design uses a paulownia wood box in a shape that allows the Japanese charm to be carefully stored. And inside of the box is made of a wooden straw-like cushion material to resemble a bird's nest in conjunction with the symbolic bird. The charm is gently stored on top of it. The fabric of Japanese charm is made of Nishijin brocade produced in Kyoto, giving it an elegant feel.
Design Challenge
The culture of letting words function as "OMAMORI"(charm) does not currently exist in Japan. However, the world is full of "words. New words are born every day and are lost with the fashion, and people seem to be always on the lookout for what kind of words have credibility. Among all these words, the words that never change are the core words from "precious people. In this age of information overflow, I feel that words should function as "something to believe in" that cannot be shaken by anything.
Research
Words have a mysterious power. They can change your life with a single word. However, in today's daily information overflow world, I feel these precious words have become buried. The development of the Internet has overflowed us with so much information, and changes in communication tools have changed how words are used. Therefore, we decided to create a "product to protect precious words" to prevent them from being buried. This charm is to protect words, and at the same time, it is to create a connection between people. We want to create a future where people can continue to feel connected to others without feeling lonely. We believe that relationship is what makes people happy.
Inspiration
The name "Kotori" is a cross between the Japanese words "Kotoba"(word) and "Omamori"(charm).' We interpreted the bird that delivers the word as a carrier pigeon and designed a symbol to impress it. The symbol suggests that it is a being that delivers and protects the word.
Project Duration
The project was started in October 2018, based in Tokyo, and opened to the public around April 2019.
Operation Flow
After entering a message on the service website, the purchaser will receive an Japanese charm with a letter enclosing that message. Please send the Japanese charm with this important message to your loved ones.
Patents
ISSHO inc.
Image Credits
Shun Kudo

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